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2013 Golden Globe Predictions: Who will win. Who should win

It's time for predictions! Here's who I think will win, and who probably should win. Please note - I made this post before the Oscar nominations were announced and chose not to edit it afterwards.

Best Motion Picture — DramaArgoDjango UnchainedLife of PiLincolnZero Dark ThirtyWho will win: Lincoln or Zero Dark ThirtyWho should win: ArgoI expect either Lincoln or Zero Dark Thirty to win. Why? Because I don't think either will win Best Picture at the Oscars and the Globes have gotten Best Drama wrong mora than right.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — DramaDaniel Day-Lewis, LincolnRichard Gere, ArbitrageJohn Hawkes, The SessionsJoaquin Phoenix, The MasterDenzel Washington, FlightWho will win: Daniel Day-LewisWho should win: Daniel Day-LewisThis seems like a no brainer.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — DramaJessica Chastain, Zero Dark ThirtyMarion Cotillard, Rust & BoneHelen Mirren, HitchcockNaomi Watts, The ImpossibleRachel Weisz, The Deep Blue SeaWho will win: Jessica ChastainWho should win: Marion CorillardGranted, I have only seen The Deep Blue Sea out of all of these, and Weisz was excellent, but Cotillard's role seems to be the hardest. Maybe Watts' as well. All I know is Chastain will probably win.Best Motion Picture — Comedy Or MusicalThe Best Exotic Marigold HotelLes MiserablesMoonrise Kingdom Salmon Fishing in the YemenSilver Linings PlaybookWho will win: Les MiserablesWho should win: Silver Linings PlaybookAgain, A few great movies here, I wouldn't be upset if Moonrise Kingdom won either. Silver Linings is my favorite of the bunch, but I have a feeling power house Les Mis will take home the prize.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Comedy Or MusicalEmily Blunt, Salmon Fishing in the YemenJudi Dench, The Best Exotic Marigold HotelJennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings PlaybookMaggie Smith, QuartetMeryl Streep, Hope SpringsWho will win: Jennifer LawrenceWho should win: Jennifer Lawrence.Not a lot of competition here. Out of all of these nominees, I expect her to be the only one that earns an Oscar nod.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Comedy Or MusicalJack Black, BernieBradley Cooper, Silver Linings PlaybookHugh Jackman, Les MiserablesBill Murray, Hyde Park on HudsonEwan McGregor, Salmon Fishing in the YemenWho will win: Hugh JackmanWho should win: Hugh JackmanIt's a tight race between him and Cooper, but Jackman had the flashier role, so I see him coming out on top. I would not be upset if Jack Black came from behind to win for Bernie. Man, he was good in that.

Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion PictureAmy Adams, The MasterSally Field, LincolnAnne Hathaway, Les MiserablesHelen Hunt, The SessionsNicole Kidman, The PaperboyWho will win: Anne HathawayWho should win: Anne HathawayLes Mis' entire marketing campaign has been setting her up for Oscar gold. If she doesn't win, that would be the bigger story.

Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion PictureAlan Arkin, ArgoLeonardo DiCaprio, Django UnchainedPhilip Seymour Hoffman, The MasterTommy Lee Jones, LincolnChristoph Waltz, Django UnchainedWho will win: Leonardo DiCaprioWho should win: Leonardo DiCaprio.While everyone in this category is a strong contender, I think this is Leo's year.

Best Director — Motion PictureBen Affleck, ArgoKathryn Bigelow, Zero Dark ThirtyAng Lee, Life of PiSteven Spielberg, LincolnQuentin Tarantino, Django UnchainedWho will win: Steven SpielbergWho should win: Ben AffleckThe HFPA loves them some Spielberg, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him win here. I don't think Tarantino will take it, because no matter how awesome Django is, it's not as good as some of his previous films. Affleck really deserves it for Argo. Who thought he could direct THAT good of a film?

Best Original Score — Motion PictureAnna Karenina, Dario MarianelliArgo, Alexandre DesplatCloud Atlas, Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimet & Reinhold HeilLife of Pi, Michael DannaLincoln, John WilliamsWho will win: Life of PiWho should win: Anna KareninaThis is tough, three of the films that I thought had the strongest scores, The Dark Knight Rises, Moonrise Kingdom and Beasts of the Southern Wild aren't even nominated. I do enjoy Alexandre Desplat, but Dario Marianelli's score was more memorable to me.

Best Original Song — Motion Picture“For You” from Act of Valor“Not Running Anymore” from Stand Up Guys“Safe and Sound” from The Hunger Games“Suddenly” from Les Miserables“Skyfall” from SkyfallWho will win: SkyfallWho should win: SkyfallIs there really any stopping Adele?

Best Animated FilmBraveFrankenweenieHotel TransylvaniaRise of the GuardiansWreck-It RalphWho will win: BraveWho should win: Frakenweenie.I haven't seen any of these, I just like the name Frakenweenie.

Best Foreign Language FilmAmourThe IntouchablesKon-TikiA Royal AffairRust & BoneWho will win: AmourWho should win: AmourThe majority of the critics seem to love Amour the most, so I'll go with that. Unfortunately I haven't gotten to see any of these either.

Best Television Series — Comedy Or MusicalThe Big Bang TheoryEpisodesGirlsModern FamilySmashWho will win: Modern FamilyWho should win: The Big Bang TheoryI'm starting to wonder if BBT will ever win this category. They certainly deserve it.

Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – DramaSteve Buscemi, Boardwalk EmpireBryan Cranston, Breaking BadJeff Daniels, The NewsroomJon Hamm, Mad MenDamian Lewis, HomelandWho will win: Damiam LewisWho should win: Bryan CranstonEveryone jumped on the Homeland bandwagon this year, and after their surprise win a the Emmys, I expect them to repeat here. Even though Bryan Cranston deserves this award more than anyone. Seriously, have you seen him no Breaking Bad? Superb.

Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series – DramaConnie Britton, NashvilleGlenn Close, DamagesClaire Danes, HomelandMichelle Dockery, Downton AbbeyJulianna Margulies, The Good WifeWho will win: Claire DanesWho should win: Claire DanesI don't doubt that she's fantastic in Homeland, but her acceptance speeches are THE WORST.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionKevin Costner, Hatfields and McCoysBenedict Cumberbatch, SherlockWoody Harrelson, Game ChangeToby Jones, The GirlClive Owen, Hemingway and GellhornWho will win: Kevin CostnerWho should win: Benedict Cumberbatch.I hope they are smart enough to give this award to Benny Batch (so much easier to type) He's fantastic on Sherlock.

Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionNicole Kidman, Hemingway and GellhornJessica Lange, American Horror Story: AsylumSienna Miller, The GirlJulianne Moore, Game ChangeSigourney Weaver, Political AnimalsWho will win: Julianne MooreWho should win: Julianne MooreShe won the Emmy, she'll win here as well. She was great in Game Change, even if I can't stand Sarah Palin

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionMax Greenfield, New GirlEd Harris, Game ChangeDanny Huston, Magic CityMandy Patinkin, HomelandEric Stonestreet, Modern FamilyWho will win: Ed HarrisWho should win: Aaron Paul or Giancarlo Esposito for Breaking Bad. Or Peter Dinklage for Game of Thrones. Or Michael Pitt for Boardwalk Empire. Oh wait, they weren't nominated. That's right. This category is a fucking joke.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionHayden Panettiere, NashvilleArchie Panjabi, The Good WifeSarah Paulson, Game ChangeMaggie Smith, Downton Abbey Sofia Vergara, Modern FamilyWho will win: Hayden Panettiere or Maggie SmithWho should win: Maggie SmithI can totally see them given Hayden this award, but at the same time, I can see them giving it to Maggie as well. I'm torn.

Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series — Comedy Or MusicalZooey Deschanel, New GirlLena Dunham, GirlsTina Fey, 30 RockJulia Louis-Dreyfus, VeepAmy Poehler, Parks And RecreationWho will win: Julia Louis-DreyfusWho should win: Amy PoehlerPlease let it be host Amy Poehler's time!

Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series — Comedy Or MusicalAlec Baldwin, 30 RockDon Cheadle, House of LiesLouis C.K., LouisMatt LeBlanc, EpisodesJim Parsons, The Big Bang TheoryWho will win: Jim ParsonsWho should win: Louis C.KI'm not sure how many of you watch Louis, but it's fucking hilarious. You should check it out.

Best Television Series — DramaBoardwalk EmpireBreaking BadDownton AbbeyHomelandThe NewsroomWho will win: HomelandWho should win: Breaking BadBreaking Bad is the best show on television. No, you won't convince me otherwise. Yes, I'm bias.

Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionGame ChangeThe GirlHatfield & McCoysThe HourPolitical AnimalsWho will win: Game ChangeWho should win: The GirlI actually really liked The Girl, give it some love.

4 comments:

An Argo win would be great, though it's not the only film i'm rooting for in that category. marion was really good, but i think chastain deserves to win. and i totally think that hugh jackman is the best who's nominated in his category. i prefer joaquin of DDL. hathaway and dicaprio would be good wins too :

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